BDO Canada LLP

Senior Specialist, Talent Acquisition

BDO Canada LLP$74K — $112K *
Staffing
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of talent acquisition experience in professional services or a similar environment
  • Proven full-cycle recruitment management for mid-to-senior level roles
  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
  • Advanced sourcing and talent engagement capabilities
  • Experience in a matrixed, fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency with ATS platforms (e.g., Workday) and sourcing tools
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • Demonstrated understanding or willingness to learn about AI tools

Responsibilities

  • Act as a trusted advisor to hiring leaders on talent strategies and hiring decisions
  • Translate business priorities into actionable hiring strategies
  • Anticipate talent needs and identify capability gaps
  • Provide data-driven insights using market intelligence and industry trends
  • Own end-to-end recruitment for mid-to-senior level roles
  • Deliver recruitment outcomes that meet timelines and quality expectations
  • Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs
  • Leverage AI-enabled sourcing tools to identify and engage talent

Benefits

  • Access to advanced AI tools for recruitment
  • Opportunity for professional development and continuous learning
  • Engagement in a collaborative and inclusive work environment
  • Participation in process improvement initiatives through innovation
  • Contribution to broader HR strategies and alignment with business needs
Full Job Description
Your Opportunity

As a Senior Specialist, Talent Acquisition, you will serve as an embedded, AI-enabled talent advisor aligned to our Assurance & Accounting and Business Services & Outsourcing service lines. You will own full-cycle recruitment while partnering closely with business leaders to deliver high-quality hiring outcomes aligned to business strategy.

In this replacement role, you will combine strong execution with proactive advisory capability, leveraging market intelligence, talent insights, and AI-enabled tools to anticipate needs, shape hiring strategies, and build sustainable talent pipelines. You will be expected to deeply understand your business, challenge assumptions, and elevate conversations beyond immediate hiring needs to long-term capability building.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Partnership & Talent Advisory
  • Act as a trusted advisor to hiring leaders, providing guidance on talent strategies and hiring decisions
  • Translate business priorities into effective and actionable hiring strategies
  • Anticipate talent needs and identify capability gaps aligned to business objectives
  • Provide data-driven insights using market intelligence, analytics, and industry trends


Full-Cycle Recruitment Ownership
  • Own end-to-end recruitment for mid-to-senior level roles within the aligned portfolio
  • Deliver hiring outcomes aligned to timelines, quality expectations, and budget considerations
  • Lead all stages of the recruitment lifecycle, including intake, candidate assessment, offer development, and closing
  • Ensure a high-quality, consistent candidate experience throughout the recruitment process


Sourcing & Pipeline Development
  • Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines aligned to current and future hiring needs
  • Leverage AI-enabled sourcing tools, research techniques, and market mapping to identify and engage talent
  • Challenge assumptions and present alternative talent solutions to support evolving business needs


Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Partner closely with hiring managers to ensure alignment on role requirements and hiring approach
  • Engage HR partners early to ensure alignment with broader talent strategies and processes
  • Operate as an integrated member of the broader HR team, contributing to aligned talent outcomes


Market Intelligence & Continuous Improvement
  • Leverage data, insights, and AI tools to inform hiring strategies and decision-making
  • Identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes through automation, innovation, and best practice
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date data within the applicant tracking system (ATS) and support reporting requirements


AI & Digital Enablement
  • Apply AI-enabled tools to enhance sourcing, screening, and talent insights
  • Improve productivity and efficiency by reducing manual processes through digital solutions
  • Stay informed on emerging AI trends and advancements in talent acquisition
  • Ensure ethical, responsible, and compliant use of AI in all recruitment activities

How do we define success for your role?
  • You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspect of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration
  • You understand your client's industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high-quality work
  • You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients
  • You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains & attracts talent
  • You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace
  • You grow your expertise through learning and professional development.


Experience & Qualifications
  • 5+ years of talent acquisition experience, ideally within professional services or a similar environment
  • Proven ability to manage full-cycle recruitment for mid-to-senior level roles
  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
  • Advanced sourcing and talent engagement capabilities
  • Experience working in a matrixed, fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency with ATS platforms (e.g., Workday) and sourcing tools
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • Demonstrated AI acumen or strong willingness to learn


The expected range of compensation for this role is $74,000 to $112,000 annually

Ready to make your mark at BDO? Click "Apply now" to send your up-to-date resume to one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists.

To explore other opportunities at BDO, check out our careers page.

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About BDO Canada LLP

BDO Canada LLP is a leading accounting and advisory firm that provides a wide range of services to clients across Canada. The firm offers audit and assurance, tax, advisory, and consulting services to clients in various industries, including manufacturing, retail, real estate, and technology. BDO Canada LLP is part of the global BDO network, which operates in over 160 countries and employs over 80,000 people. The firm is committed to providing exceptional client service and helping clients achieve their business objectives.
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